Ingredient profile
Sunflower Oil
Helianthus annuus
Profile in review. This ingredient appears in concept products whose formulations and label copy are not final. Nothing here should be treated as finished label information.
Nearly neutral in aroma; light and fast-absorbing.
- Botanical name
- Helianthus annuus
- Forms we use
- A light carrier oil for botanical infusions.
- Intended role in the product
- Exact role and quantity in each HERBAL RIMEDIES product will be published with the approved formulation.
- Taste, aroma, and texture
- Nearly neutral in aroma; light and fast-absorbing.
- Traditional and cultural context
- A common, widely available carrier oil in home body-care preparations.
- What current evidence does and does not establish
- Used here as a carrier, not as an active ingredient.
Traditional and cultural context is presented as history and practice. It is not a statement that the ingredient produces a health effect.
Cautions and who should check first
- Cautions
- Follow the directions on the approved product label. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
- Allergen note
- Allergen information will be confirmed against the finished product label.
- Drug interaction note
- If you take medication, talk with a qualified healthcare professional before adding any new herbal product to your routine.
- Pregnancy and nursing
- If you are pregnant or nursing, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.
- Child use
- Do not give herbal products to children without guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.
Directions come from the label. Use the directions printed on the exact product you purchased rather than a general instruction for this ingredient.